Armstrong Ambers Rematch Hopes Start In Welter Title Talk
Ambers regains lightweight crown from Armstrong in a 15 round decision at Yankee Stadium. The crowd of 29,088 paid $137,925.77 gate, with Ambers set to meet Armstrong again for welterweight honors on November first.
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Whitney Martin
New York
Henry Armstrong
Lou Ambers
Ambers
Armstrong
Yankee Stadium
Mike Jacobs
Associated Press
O’Brien Struggles in Pro Grid Debut for Eagles
Philadelphia defeated the College All-Stars 17 to 0 as Davey O’Brien failed to complete any of his nine passes and threw three interceptions. His teammate Dave Smukler led the Eagles with a 73-yard punt return and both teams’ linemen pressured O’Brien, though charity-capacity crowds of 25,000 watched at Temple Stadium.
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Philadelphia
Davey O’brien
Philadelphia! Gles
Texas Christian Marvel
Eagles
O'Brien
Dave Smukler
Little Dave
Quick
Brad Holland
Cornell
Johnny Siegel
Temple
Tadium
Bluegrays Swing Back in Second Place Spot
The Bluegrays moved into second place in the Mountain league after a 5-4 win over Logan. Huntington lost to Williamson Redbirds as Ashland Coronels rallied for five runs in the fourth inning to beat Palvis Williamson. Today’s schedule includes New York at Chicago, Boston at St. Louis, and Philadelphia at Detroit.
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Bluegrays
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
St. Louis
New York
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Boston
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Associated Press
Ww. L. Pet
Mountain
York
Edsin
Logan
Huntington
Williamson Redbirds
Ashland Coronels
Palvis
V. Pet
Match racing event sought by Vanderbilt plans
Eddie Briet reports Vanderbilt is pursuing a fall match race among top three year olds and strong handicap horses. Possible entries include Challedon Johnstown Eight Thirty Cravat and Kayak II with venues targeted in New York or Maryland.
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New York
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Maryland
Challedon
Johnstown
Cincinnati Reds
Syracuse Chiefs
Dick Portz
San Diego
Armstrong
Mary Browne Enjoys Golf On Vacation In 1930s Style
Mary K. Browne, former U S tennis champion, plays in her first U S women’s golf tournament since 1936. She treats it as recreation during a vacation, noting the service and golf swings are alike. Morning action featured Bea Barrett against Dot Kirby and Pam Barton against Ellamae Williams among others.
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Darien
Conn
Mary K. Browne
U. S
Willoughby
Bea Barrett
Minneapolis
Dot Kirby
Atlanta
England
Pam Barton
Ellamae Willams
Estélle Lawson Page
Nancy Hurst
Husky
Portland
Oré
Fay Crocker
Uruguay
Kathryn Hemphill
Marion Miley
Dai Channer
Boxing Roundup From New York to Los Angeles
Lou Ambers from New York beat Henry Armstrong of Los Angeles by outpoint last night in a lightweight clash. Pedro Montanes knocked out Howard Scott in Washington at 140 pounds. Biby Arizmendi stopped Jackie Carter in Wilmington, Delaware.
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New York
Lou Ambers
Herkimer
Henry Annstrong
Los Angeles
Pittsburgh
Pedro Montanes
Puerto Rico
Howard
Cowboy
Scott
Washington, D.C
Biby Arizmondi
Mexico
Jackie Carter
Witon
Key star of St. Louis is lost 10 nine
Injuries threaten baseball pennant as the St. Louis Cardinals lose infielder Jimmy Brown to a concussion in an 8-5 defeat by the Brooklyn Dodgers. Brown’s absence compounds strain during a critical stretch while Johnny Mize powers the opponent lineup and pitching shines elsewhere.
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ST. Louis
Judson Bailey
Associated Press
St. Louis Cardinals
Jimmy Brown
Brooklyn Dodgers
Brown
Cardinal
Ray Blades
Redbird
Johnny Mize
Blades
Mize
Will
Wesleyan Football Practice Opens September 4
West Virginia Wesleyan College opens drills on September 3 with hopeful outlook as 21 lettermen return and a strong freshman crop expected. Coach C B Ross schedules two weeks of gym and field work, daily sessions, and gradual squad cuts before the season opener at Morgantown against West Virginia University.
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Buckhannon
C. B. Ross
West Virginia Wesleyan
Ross
Bobcat
College Gymnasium
Morgantown
Saui
State to Cut 4 500 From Work Programs on Sept 1
State Administrator Joseph N Alderson announced that about 4 500 workers will be dropped from state work projects administration rolls by September 1 to meet a quota of roughly 28 000. A reduction of 4 011 was made August 1.
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Charleston
Work Projects Administration
Joseph N. Alderson
Donkey Baseball Game Arranged In Grafton For Charity
Arrangements made for a second donkey baseball game in Grafton to raise funds for the fire department. Local authorities and the Grafton Kiwanis Club will face off against city police in a charity contest scheduled for next month during the promoters return visit.
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Grafton
Repreventeur Ie
Grafton Kiwanis Club
Fire Department
Quist Foot Fault Halts World Cup Moment
In Brookline on the eve of the Australia Yugoslavia interzone tie, Sir Norman Brookes recalls the famous foot fault against Adrian Quist in 1938 that helped US win 3 to 2. The Australians say Quist developed a new serve after the rule dispute, with Harry Hopman noting the lengthy practice to correct his serving.
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Brookline
Mass
America
Longwood Cricket Club
United States
Australia
Sir Norman Brookes
Adrian Quist
Don Budge
Quist
Sir Norman
Australian Lawn Tennis Association
Pawn ‘Tennis Association
Harry Hopman
West Virginia farmers get 1.38 million from farm aid
West Virginia farmers received 1,375,622 dollars of Congress 500 million for farm benefit payments under the 1938 crop control program. Accountants told Secretary Wallace that all but 722 dollars of the total had been spent or obligated.
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Washington
West Virginia
Congress
Wallace
Large Strings Race at Meet at Wheeling Downs
Wheeling Aug 23 Starter Bob Frend will not spring the gate until Saturday at 2 16 pm but a new record for strings of horses at Wheeling Downs has been set. Dan Chamblin and A L Leith arrived with large stables totaling 17 and 13 horses respectively, as they prepare for the Fall meeting at the Island. Leith trains nine horses in his colors with R H Leith and eight for Wayne Kendrick of Washington DC, including The Swagman Alice Dodge Mad Foot Buddy Al Laughton Vanda Rominy Las Roll Jordan and Bright Brian. Kendrick riders include Star Magic What Time Magic Trap Filter Star My Grand Mad Dash Honey Mae Pacemaker. Chamblin also fields a strong string with S R Hall for five owners, preparing Metta Wood Devlin Monologue Tody West Desert Sands Landsman Halo Pegobit Halkin Call Me Anne among others.
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Wheeling
Bob Frend
Wheeling Downs
Dan Chamblin
A. L. Leith
Leith
Chamblin
Cumberland
Leith’s
R H. Leith
Wayne Kendrick
Washington, D
Swagman
Alice Dodge
Mad Foot
Buddy al
Laughton
Vanda
Rominy Las
Roll Jordan
Bright
Brian
Kendrick
Star Magic
Magic Trap
Filter Star
My Grend
Mad Dash
Honey Mae
5. R. Hall
Maryland
Island
Metta Wood
Devlin
Monologue
Tody West
Desert Sands
Landsman
Halo
Pegobit
Halkin
Me Anne
Yesterday's Stars Shine in League Showdowns
Ted Williams of the Red Sox homered and added a triple and a single driving in four as Boston defeated the Browns for Williams 103rd RBI. Harry Lavagetto led the Dodgers with a homer and two singles against the Cardinals. Kirby Higbe of the Phillies allowed five hits in a shutout of the Reds for his fourth straight win. Elbie Fletcher drove in three for the Pirates with a double and single, beating former teammates. Bob Feller earned his 18th win for the Indians in a steady outing against the Senators.
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Reds
Martin
Cincinnati Reds
Ival Goodman
Bill Werber
Harry Craft
Lou Myers
Lonnie Frey
Phillies
Kirby Higbe
Ted Williams
Red Sox
Boston
Browns
Elbie Fletcher
Pirates
Sons of Legion Team Divides Doubleheader
The Sons of the American Legion, Grattan softball team split a Brownton doubleheader yesterday. They lost the opener 13 to 12, then bounced back to win the second game 13 to 12 for the identical scores in Brownton.
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Sons of Legion
Sons of the American Legion
Grattan
Brownton
Little Legionnaires
Pittsburgh Livestock and Produce Markets Report
Salable hogs and cattle show mixed demand with steady to slow prices in Pittsburgh. Hog weights 160 to 290 pounds fetch 4.50 to 6.85 per hundredweight, cattle range 5.00 to 10.25, calves 6.00 to 11.50, sheep and lambs softer for some grades. Produce demand moderate with dull apple and potato markets. prices listed for No. 1 New Jersey and regional cobblers.
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Pittsburgh
U. 8
Pa. Dept
Maryland
West Virginia
Virginia
New Jersey
West Virginia Cobblers
New York Cobblers
Pennsylvania Cobblers
Americans Abroad Evacuation Complications Heighten Tensions
The envoy said the country would fight alone if needed to defend independence but expects aid from Great Britain and France. The European tourist season complicates evacuations as the State Department notes over 47,000 passports issued recently while Americans abroad total in Germany France Britain Ireland Italy and elsewhere. Roosevelt to return to Washington Friday after a vacation cruise as officials receive prompt reports.
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Twazi
Great Britain
France
State Department
Europe
Germany
Northern Ireland
Italy
Danzig
Roosevelt
Washington
New England
Canadian
Editor’s View on Europe War Plans and Markets
High officials outlined anticipated actions in a European war during crises over the past year. Secretary Morgenthau stated the aim to keep the stock market open and maintain business as usual as much as possible, a stance reportedly supported by subordinates.
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Morgenthau
Miners Killed in Golden Ridge Mine No 6 Disaster
ELKINS August 23, two coal miners were killed at the Mines Coal company Golden Ridge mine No 6. Victims were Elmer Fincham 28 of Adelphi and Cecil Osborn 42 of Biking.
Ritter case continued for stop sign violation in Clarksburg
Orley Ritter of Clarksburg faced a traffic charge for failing to stop at a stop sign at Route 50 and West Main. The case was continued from this afternoon to 3 p m Friday before Justice of the Peace A B Knabenshue.
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Orley Ritter
Clarksburg
West Main Street
Justice of the Peace
A.B. Knabenshue
Classified notice promises free Walkers chips with ad
Classified column offers free WALKER Potato Chips to named persons who call at the paper within three days. Mrs Anna R Powell endorses low prices and quality printing. Gratton IN FOR SALE on the item remains unclear.
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Anna.r. Powell
Grattoninj
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